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VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS 


Automatic  Gates,  Iron  and  Wire  Fencing ; Office  and 
Counter  Railing  in  great  variety;  Lawn  Chairs  and 
<\  Vases,  Stable  Fixtures  and  Weather  Vanes, 
Architectural  Iron  and  Jail  Work,  Station 
House  Cages,  etc.,  etc. 


TO  BUYERS  FROM  FIRST  HANDS. 


The  Van  Dorn  Iron  Works,  of  Cleveland,  Ohio, 
take  pleasure  in  bringing  before  their  patrons 
and  the  public  this  their  13th  Annual  Circular,  for 
1884,  showing,  in  reduced  engravings,  samples 
from  their  different  lines,  which  they  better  repre- 
sent in  Special  Catalogues  with  Price  Lists,  which 
they  are  pleased  to  send  on  application,  to  Archi- 
tects, Builders,  Dealers  and  buyers. 

They  call  especial  attention  to  the  Cleveland  Wrought  Iron  Fence,  of 
which  they  are  sole  makers,  and  which  is  unquestionably  the  best  and 
most  popular  Iron  Fence  now  in  use.  They  manufacture  all  the  goods 
they  advertise,  and  buyers  can  rely  on  being  served  from  first  hands, 
and  at  the  lowest  prices  that  can  be  afforded. 

Correspondence  and  notice  of  Public  or  Private  Lettings  of  Iron  Work 
requested.  Address, 

VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS, 

CLEVELAND,  OHIO,  U.  S.  A. 


If  no  use  to  you,  please  hand  this  circular  to  your  neighbor,  or  some  Architect,  Builder  or  Dealer. 


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BROOKS  & CO.,  STATIONERS  A PRINTERS,  CLEVELAND,  O. 


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VAN  DORN  IRON 


No.  90. 


No.  45. 


ISSUED  1872-75-76-77-78. 

No.  1— Section  of  Picket.  No.  3— Top  view  of  Rail,  showing  the  manner  of 
Interlocking.  No.  4— Side  view  of  Picket  Rail  and  Dog,  showing  the  finish. 
No.  2— Malleable  Dog. 

THE  UPRIGHT  PICKETS  In  panels  45  and  90  are  notched,  (see  Sec.  1.) 
and  are  passed  through  the  punched  parallel  bars  until  the  notches  Interlock, 
then  the  picketis  twisted  one-quarter  around,  (see  Sec.  3 . The  Dog  (2)  Isthen 
inserted,  and  the  fastening  is  complete,  as  shown  on  Sec.  4,  thus  making  the 
best  mechanical  construction  In  use. 


VAN  DORN’S  CONSTRUCTION  THE  BEST. 

WE  CHALLENGE  THE  PRODUCTION  OF 
ITS  EQUAL 

We  endeavor  to  show  by  annexed  sectional  cuts  1,  2,  3, 
i,  and  by  enlarged  panels  45  and  !)0,  the  mechanical  con- 
struction and  proportions  of  material,  and  detail  of  orna- 
mentation of  our  Fences,  as  shown  in  reduced  cuts  on  follow- 
ing page. 

We  beg  of  the  buyer  the  closest  examination  into  all 
these  details,  knowing  that  if  they  are  understood  that  it  will 
result  in  our  receiving  their  orders.  The  time  is  passed  for 
coarse  and  ill-proportioned  and  excessive  ornamental  de- 
signs, more  or  less  made  of  Cast  Iron,  to  be  tolerated,  and 
plainer  and  neater  Wrought  Iron  work  is  being 
sought  after  by  buyers  of  taste,  and  the  popularity  of  our 
Fence  in  the  largest  cities  attests  its  superior  merit  in  this 
regard. 


VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND, 


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PLEASE  READ  OUR  DESCRIPTIONS  CAREFULLY,  IT  WILL  AID  YOU  IN 

ORDERING  INTELLIGENTLY. 


of  square  pickets,  $ diagonal,  placed  about  4 inch  centers;  standard  height  39  inches  from  ground. 
The  parallel  mils  are  fxlj,  and  is  a superior  fence  to  any  $ round  fence  manufactured.  It  is  designed  especially  to  enclose 
Residences. 


SIZE  ® is  made  of  t95  square  pickets,  $ diagonal,  placed  about  4 inch  centers;  standard  height  43  inches  from  ground. 
The  rails  are  ixli,  and  is  designed  for  Residences,  Public  Buildings,  etc.  It  is  superior  in  every  way  to  a $ round  Iron  Fence. 

SIZE  C is  made  of  f square  pickets,  1£  diagonal,  placed  from  4 to  5 inch  centers;  standard  height  4S  inches  from 
ground.  The  rails  are  Jx2.  This  size  is  for  very  heavy  work,  and  is  only  used  for  Public  Buildings  or  large  Public  Parks  or 
enclosures. 

The  standard  heights  for  ordinary  purposes  are  the  most  appropriate  and  cheapest.  Any  of  the  above  sizes  can  he 
conveniently  made  4 inches  lower,  or  4 or  8 inches  higher  than  standard.  Wall  fencing  is  made  to  stand  18,  24,  30,  36  and  39 
inches  from  wall,  as  may  be  desired. 

The  Careful  Buyer  will  specify  number  of  feet,  number  of  walk  and  drive  gates,  size,  height  and  style  wanted,  and 
state  whether  Iron  foundation  or  attachments  to  Stone  are  wanted  with  fence,  and  always  state  if  grounds  are  level  or  other- 
wise, thus  enabling  us  to  give  an  intelligent  and  low  estimate  on  what  the  purchaser  wants,  and  based  on  values  of  material 
at  the  time  of  sale. 


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VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND. 


ALWAYS  SEND  NUMBER  OF  FEET,  NUMBER  OF  GATES,  HEIGHT  AND  STYLE,  WITH 

FULL  PARTICULARS,  FOR  ESTIMATES. 

Pages  3 and  4 show  reduced  cuts,  and  page  2 enlarged  cuts  and  sections  of  same,  of  a few  of  the  most  popular  styles  of  the  Cleve- 
land Wrought  Iron  Fence,  which  is  better  shown  in  our  Fence  Catalogue,  which  is  sent  on  application.  These 
Fences  are  very  substantially  made,  the  material  being  all  Wrought  and  Malleable  Iron,  and  is  put  up  in  panels  and  painted 
one  coat  before  shipment.  Every  job  is  made  to  order,  so  as  to  fit  the  space  to  be  occupied.  Can  be  shipped  to  any  part  of 
the  TJ  nited  States,  and  set  up  without  danger  ol  breakage.  It  can  be  set  up  by  any  ordinary  mechanic,  and  is  very  substantial 
when  set,  and  will  last  a lifetime.  It  is  neat  and  plain  in  appearance,  both  sides  alike,  with  no  clap-trap  ornamentations  to 
be  clubbed  off.  Is  made  of  the  best  material  and  workmanship  and  guaranteed  to  be  as  represented. 




OUR  WORK  CAN  BE  SHIPPED  TO  ANY  PABT  OFTHE  UNITED  STATES,  AT  LOW  RATES 

AND  WITHOUT  DANGER  OF  BREAKAGE. 

No.  76,  Cemetery  Railing,  is  a very  neat  and  modern  pattern  ; the  parallel  tubes  are  2 in.  in  diameter,  the  posts  8 in., 
•and  is  in  keeping  with  the  finest  monument.  No.  SI  is  made  of  square  Wrought  Iron  l in.  diameter,  posts  3 in.  at  base. 
No.  S3  is  made  of  li  in.  parallel  tubes,  4 in.  Cast  Iron  Posis.  Both  ot  these  styles  are  substantial  and  appropriate.  No. 
99  is  a cheap,  neat  and  graceful  railing,  and  suitable  for  any  Cemetery  enclosure.  Nos.  78,  79,  80,  117.  118,  119 
are  Area,  Balcony  and  Guard  Railings,  of  approved  patterns,  andjsuitable  for  any  purpose.  Wrought  and  Cast  Iron  Brackets, 
Hitching  Posts,  etc.,  etc. 


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VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND,  O. 


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PRICE  LISTS  WILL  BE  SENT  TO  THE  TRADE  ON  APPLICATION.  BUYERS  SHOULD 

SPECIFY  WHAT  THEY  WANT. 

Office  and  Counter  Railing.  N os.  125, 126, 127, 129,  are  made  any  height  to  order,  and  of  Nos.  9, 10, 11  or 

12  Wire,  ot  l£,  If  or  2f  inch  mesh,  as  may  be  desired,  and  are  painted  and  gilded  to  order. 

Wire  Window  Guards,  Nos.  129  and  130,  are  made  same  sizes  of  wire  and  mesh  as  above,  and  are  enclosed  with 
grooved  or  round  Iron  frames,  as  may  be  ordered.  The  grooved  frames  are  attached  to  casing  with  screws,  and  the  round  Iron 
witn  staples,  the  latter  way  being  the  cheaper. 

Galvanized  Wire  Mesli  Fencing.  Nos.  62  and  132,  for  light  stock  and  division  use,  is  made  in  2,  4 and  8 
inch  mesh,  and  in  12,  18,  24,  30,  36,  42,  48,  60  and  72  inch  widths,  and  can  be  stapled  to  wood,  or  attached  to  Iron 
Fosts  We  also  have  it  in  f,  f,  §,  1, If  and  If  inch  mesh,  suitable  for  Screens,  for  Church  Windows,  etc.  Iron  Bosl,  No. 
137,  is  the  best  Iron  Tubular  Post  in  use.  It  is  driven  in  ground,  and  is  especially  designed  for  Barbed  Wire  or  Galvanized 
mesh  fencing.  It  is  cheap  and  easily  set.  Send  for  prices. 


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Tawn  Seats,  Iron  Vases,  Carriage 
Bloeks,  Lawn  Borders,  Tree  Guards, 
Garden  Door  Mats,  Automatic  Gates. 

We  make  a reliable  and  durable 
Automatic  Gate.  It  always  gives  sat- 
isfaction. 


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VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND. 


STABLE  FITTINGS  AND  COPPER  WEATHER  VANES. 


We  are  prepared  to  furnish  a full  line  of  Stable  Fittings— consisting, of  Oat  Mangers,  Hay  Racks,  Stall  Partitions  and  Gutters, 
Harness  Brackets,  Swing  Brackets,  etc.,  etc.,  which  we  manufacture  extensively  and  illustrate  in  a separate  Catalogue.  Also 
Copper  Weather  Vanes,  covered  with  Pure  Gold-leaf.  We  keep  a full  assortment  on  hand,  and  can  furnish  promptly 
at  reasonable  rates. 


VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND.  9 


CRESTINGS  AND  FINIALS,  FOR  TOWERS  AND  ROOF  ORNAMENTATIONS,  IN 

GREAT  VARIETY. 

We  make  a large  variety  of  Crestings,  Finials  and  Vanes,  from  our  own  patterns,  and  are  also  prepared  to  execute  special 
designs,  either  in  Wrought  or  Cast  Iron,  to  order,  and  will  furnish  estimates  promptly.  In  asking  for  Estimates,  specify,  as  care- 
fully as  possible,  what  is  wanted.  Special  Catalogue  of  Cresting  sent  on  application. 


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VANcDORN  IRON  WORKS,  CLEVELAND,  O. 


VAULT  DOORS,  WROUGHT  IRON  SHUTTERS,  WINDOW  GUARDS,  FIRE  ESCAPES,  SHUTTER  EYES, 
GRATINGS,  BRACKETS,  WROUGHT  IRON  BEDSTEADS,  ETC. 


Nos.  189  & 191  are  Iron  Doors  suitable  for  Vaults  and  other  purposes,  andare  made  of  any  weight  desired  and  to  any  size  open- 
ing, and  of  Iron  or  hardened  Steel.  Nos.  193,  194  and  199  are  bar  iron  Window  Guards.  No.  197  is  a crimped  wire  Window  or 
Door  Guard.  Nos.  199,  195,  196  and  198  are  ornamental  patterns  of  Guards.  Always  send  number  and  size  of  openings  for 
Estimates. 

Fire  Escape  Ladders,  either  with  or  without  Balconies,  Wrought  Iron  Bedsteads,  etc.  We  have  a department  especially 
fitted  up  to  make  Jails,  Station  House  Cages  and  this  class  of  work,  and  can  guarantee  satisfactory  work  and  prices. 


VAN  DORN  IRON  WORKS.  CLEVELAND.  O. 


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MANUFACTURER’S  PRICE  LIST  OF  CONTRACTORS’  AND  BUILDERS’  SPECIALTIES, 

ON  BOARD  CARS  IN  CLEVELAND. 


Price  per  hundred  for  Anchors  made 
from  special  grooved  iron,  superior  to  H flat 
iron  of  equal  width.  Samples  sent  on  ap- 
plication . 


No.  1,  2 in.  wide.., 
No.  2,  “ “ ... 
No.  3,  “ “ ... 
No.  1,  1 £ in.  wide. 
No.  2,1*  “ 

No.  3,1*  “ 


$25.00  per  100 
20.00 
15.00 

15.00 

12.00 
10.00 


STANDARD  CAST  IRON  WASHERS, 
No.  15. 

For  £ in.  Bolt $2.00  per  100 

“ 2.25  “ 

“ 2.50  “ 

3.50  “ 

0.00  “ 

7.00  “ 

12.00  “ 

Star  No.  12 10.00  “ 

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WALL  PLATE  BOLTS,  No.  4. 

in.  Iron,  3 ft.  long $15.00  per  100 

“ 4 “ 24.00  “ 


DROP  FORGED  TURNBUCKLES, 

, . No.  235. 

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FORGED  TUBULAR  TURNBUCKLES 
No.  7 

25  cents  each  cheaper  than  No.  235. 


ORNAMENTAL  DOOR  HINGES, 

From  75  cents  to  $10.00  per  Set. 

No.  II  CLEVISES/rO  SECURE  FOOT 
of  TRUSSES.  MADEof%x2  In.  IRON. 

Inside  Diameter  8x24 $1.00  each. 

“ “ 8x30 1.25  “ 

“ “ 12x30 -1.50  “ 

“ “ 12x36 1.75  “ 

Any  size  or  weight  of  iron  made  to  order. 
TABLE  SHOWING  WEIGHT  PER  FT. 

OF  ROUND  IRON  TRUSS  RODS. 
Size.  Weight  per  Ft. 

* inch  round 654  lb. 

| “ 1.02  “ 

1.47  “ 

2.  ‘ 1 
2.61  “ 
3.31  “ 
4.  1 ‘ 

4.94  “ 

5.89  “ 

8.01  “ 
10.47  “ 

WEIGHTS  OF  HOT  PRESSED 
SQUARE  NUTS 

Size  of  Bolt.  Weight  each. 

* inch 116  lb 

- .172 

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.63 
.91 
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DOOR  SCREENS,  (sizes  over  all.) 

No.  351,  12^x56 $3.50  each. 

No.  351,  124x60 3.60  “ 

No.  350,  12^x61} 3.50  “ 

Nos.  350  and  351  can  be  made  larger  or 
smaller,  if  desired. 

ASH  DOORS. 

Size  6x8 $7 . 00  j^er  doz. 

‘ ‘ 7x9 8.50  “ 

“ 10x12 10.25  “ 


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COAL  HOLES  WITH  COVERS. 

16  inch $4.50  each. 

18  inch 5.00  “ 

20  inch 6.50  11 

22  inch 7.50  11 

24  inch 8.00  “ 


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ILLUMINATED  LIGHT  COVERS, 

50  cents  extra. 

Cast  Iron  Shutter  Hinges... $3.60  per  Doz. 
Wrought  Iron  Shutters,  75c  per  square  ft. 
Wrought  Iron  Gratings,  S5c  per  square  ft. 
Doors  $2.50  extra. 

NOTICE  PARTICULARLY. 

Contractors  and  Builders  desiring  to 
use  any  of  the  above  work  will  consult 
their  own  interests  by  sending  specifica- 
tions and  getting  our  prices. 

Freights  on  this  class  of  work  are  very 
low,  and  they  can  often  save  money  and 
be  better  served  through  us  than  through 
local  mechanics. 


AVERY  HORARY 

COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY 


